Manchester City and Arsenal are negotiating the transfer of Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.
The Gunners are resigned to losing Alexis in January and have informed City that they want around £35 million for the Chilean.
City are unwilling to match that amount but sources have told Goal that the Premier League leaders are hopeful they can avoid a repeat of the protracted summer saga by tying up a deal long before the transfer deadline at the end of this month.
Sources close to Alexis have also indicated that they are confident the move will go through, and that the forward is desperate for official confirmation to come as soon as possible.
City sporting director Txiki Begiristain has been in talks with his Gunners counterparts throughout Friday and Sunday in search of a breakthrough.
Etihad Stadium sources believe they can get a deal done for around £25m.
